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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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